One might think that nautical imagery on furniture, home textiles, dishes and floor coverings has been overplayed. This summer, maybe you expected fewer ropes, anchors, seashells, navy blue and stripes.

If store shelves and online catalogs are any indication, the love of a marine mix isn’t fading. In fact, it’s just as pronounced.

But this maritime theme isn’t limited to the indoors — it also extends to the patio. As it should. Where better to add sea-loving accessories, even in landlocked Dallas, than poolside or a lake house porch? Restoration Hardware and Design Within Reach offer modern industrial fixtures for a permanent fix, and there are a host of stripes and seaside-leaning umbrellas, sling or Adirondack chairs, and accessories. Also in abundance: driftwood, whether purchased or foraged, to use as seating or in decor. Mix, match and then kick back and let the scenery do the rest.

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